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Dozens Missing as Migrant Boat Capsizes Off Gambia Coast, 96 Rescued

A boat carrying more than 200 migrants capsized off the coast of Gambia, leaving dozens missing. The Gambian Defence Ministry confirmed 96 people were rescued and seven bodies recovered, with ten survivors in critical condition. The passengers, believed to be from several African nations, were attempting the dangerous journey to the Canary Islands and the European Union. This tragedy highlights the ongoing peril of the West African migration route.

Key Points: Migrant Boat Capsizes Near Gambia, Dozens Missing

  • Over 200 migrants on board
  • 96 rescued, 7 bodies recovered
  • Dozens still missing
  • Route to Canary Islands perilous
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Dozens missing after boat carrying migrants capsizes near Gambia

A boat carrying over 200 migrants capsized off Gambia. 96 rescued, 7 dead, dozens missing in a perilous route to the Canary Islands.

"10 of the survivors are in a critical condition. - Gambian Defence Ministry"

Banjul, January 3

Dozens of people are still missing after a boat carrying more than 200 migrants capsized off the coast of Gambia, the country's Defence Ministry said on Friday.

The ministry said 96 people were rescued and seven bodies recovered after the accident on Wednesday. The boat involved in the accident was found on a sandbank.

According to the ministry, 10 of the survivors are in a critical condition. The people on board the boat are believed to be from several African countries.

Every year, migrants from Gambia, Senegal and other countries in western Africa attempt to reach the Canary Islands, a Spanish archipelago, and thus the European Union in search of a better life.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Tragic news. Reminds us how fortunate we are. While we have our challenges in India, at least we don't have to risk our lives on such perilous journeys for basic opportunities. My prayers for the missing and their families.
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Aman W
This is a complex issue. While my heart goes out to the victims, countries like Spain and others in the EU also face challenges with illegal migration. There's no easy solution, but safer, legal pathways are needed urgently.
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Sarah B
The scale is shocking—over 200 people on one boat. The conditions must have been horrific. It highlights the failure of both local governments and international bodies to address the root causes of poverty and conflict driving this.
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Vikram M
So sad. We see similar desperation in parts of our own country, though not to this extreme. Development and job creation are the only long-term answers. Hope the 10 critical survivors pull through. 💔
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Karthik V
A respectful criticism: While the article reports the facts, it misses the human angle. Who were these people? What dreams were they chasing? Journalism should put a face to such tragedies to build empathy and drive action.

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